HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD.Presentation 2020 Fireworks Efforts & ResultsSan Bernardino Police Department
2020 Fireworks Review
Eric McBride, Interim Chief of Police
Fireworks Complaints
•Many cities across the nation, including San
Bernardino, Experienced increases in firework
related activity this year.
•Like many other cities, San Bernardino’s
firework problem started earlier in the year
and continued through the 4th of July.
•This resulted in more calls for service than
prior years, both in the weeks leading up to
the 4th of July, and on the holiday itself.
How We Responded
•Fine increases for ACPs were approved in an effort to deter illegal
fireworks activity.
•A team was established using officers from various
assignments to focus on fireworks issues. This team
was designated as the Fireworks Enforcement Detail.
•The Fireworks Enforcement Detail operated from
June 18th through July 5th
Enforcement Tactics
•Uniformed officers were paired into teams to
respond to fireworks related calls for service or
community complaints.
•Spotter teams, consisting of plain clothes and
uniformed officers, were used to conduct proactive
enforcement.
•San Bernardino County Fire personnel rode along
with officers in the field to assist with enforcement
efforts.
•Undercover teams monitored social media and online
sales platforms to conduct buy/bust programs
•Staff also conducted citizen call backs.
History of Fireworks Activity
•Overall, the Police Department received
almost 2,400 fireworks related calls for
service this year.
•This represented a 158% increase over the
number of calls received in 2019.
•346 of those calls for service were
received on the 4th of July and this was a
9.5 % increase over 2019.
Enforcement Results
Year Cites Felonies ACPs LBS
Seized
Firearms
Seized
Narcotics
Seized
2017 130 9 1 7000 6 None
2018 84 - None 4000 None None
2019 30 9 49 2000 None None
Total 244 9
50 13,000 6 None
2020 164 24 130 16,600 6 50.5 lbs.
On behalf of the San Bernardino Police
Department – We thank our community
for their continued support!